Concrete Slab & Footer Pour in Jacksonville, FL

Project Overview

Residential Concrete poured a brand-new monolithic slab and footer foundation for a building project in Jacksonville, FL. The homeowner needed a structurally sound base, just over 1,200 square feet, with a continuous footer running the full perimeter to support the new building. Our crew handled layout, forming, and the pour from start to finish.

The Problem

• Vacant, unimproved lot with no existing foundation on site
• Ground needed to be cleared and graded level before forms could go in
• Building required a true continuous perimeter footer, not just a flat slab, to carry the structural load
• The roughly 30' x 40' footprint had to be squared up precisely before forming could begin

Our Process: Concrete Slab Installation

• Cleared and graded the site to establish a level, compact base for the pour
• Laid out and squared the 30'7" x 40'7" footprint using batter boards and string lines so every corner came in true
• Excavated and formed a continuous 12"x12" perimeter footer. A proper footer like this carries the building's structural load and helps resist settling around the edges over time
• Set and braced form boards around the entire perimeter to hold their line and grade through the pour
• Installed rebar reinforcement through the footer and tied it into the slab area for added strength
• Laid a 6-mil poly vapor barrier under the slab to keep ground moisture from wicking up through the concrete after it cures
• Poured and consolidated the concrete in one continuous monolithic pour, tying the footer and slab together as a single structural unit instead of two separate pours. That eliminates a cold joint at the base of the wall, which is a common weak point in slabs poured in stages
• Screeded and floated the slab to a flat, uniform 6-inch thickness across the entire footprint
• Formed a slightly raised lip along the finished perimeter edge, giving the building's wall track a clean bearing surface and helping direct water away from the slab

Materials Used

• High-strength ready-mix concrete
• Rebar reinforcement tied through the footer and slab
• 6-mil poly vapor barrier
• Engineered 12"x12" continuous perimeter footer

Results

• A level, structurally sound foundation just over 1,200 square feet, ready for building construction
• Continuous footer support around the full perimeter for long-term stability
• A clean, uniform slab finish across the entire pour
• A raised perimeter lip that helps direct water away from the finished edge

Serving Your Area

Residential Concrete proudly serves Jacksonville and the surrounding North Florida area, including Orange Park, Fleming Island, Middleburg, and Green Cove Springs, FL.

Get a Free Estimate

If you're planning new construction and need a dependable concrete slab and footer foundation in Jacksonville, FL, contact Residential Concrete for a free estimate.

Budget: $12,000 - $17,000

Location: Jacksonville, FL